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Detroit Archdiocese forecasts suspension of weekend Masses at 90 parishes
Posted on 06/19/2026 19:30 PM (CNA Daily News)
The latest update follows the completion of 400 listening sessions at parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit amid its two-year restructuring process.
Pope Leo urges youth to seek ‘true peace’ and ‘perfect joy’
Posted on 06/19/2026 19:00 PM (CNA Daily News)
The pope, writing to attendees at the Steubenville Youth Conferences, reflected on "the message St. Francis might have for young people today."
Colombian pro-life caucus celebrates victories, eyes new challenges
Posted on 06/19/2026 18:21 PM (CNA Daily News)
The caucus passed bills reinforcing pro-life values, prevented harmful bills from advancing in the legislative process, and saw more than 30 pro-life candidates elected for the 2026-2030 term.
Justice Department joins Catholic nuns’ lawsuit against New York’s housing rule
Posted on 06/19/2026 17:51 PM (CNA Daily News)
The lawsuit alleges that New York is violating the sisters' First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and free speech.
Justice Department looks into alleged MLB religious discrimination
Posted on 06/19/2026 17:21 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Department of Justice is investigating whether the MLB is violating the civil rights of Christian players who object to the league's promotion of gay pride.
U.S. permanent diaconate hits record size as retirements rise
Posted on 06/19/2026 16:51 PM (CNA Daily News)
Losses from retirement and death are nearly matching the number of men being ordained to the permanent diaconate, a survey found.
Canada enacts hate crime law that removes long-standing religious exemption
Posted on 06/19/2026 16:21 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Canadian Parliament passed a hate-crime statute, an Indian court acquitted a Missionaries of Charity sister of child trafficking after eight years, and more in this week's world news roundup.
Vatican recognizes martyrdom of 20 priests killed during Spanish Civil War
Posted on 06/19/2026 15:51 PM (CNA Daily News)
The same decree also recognized the heroic virtues of Servant of God Sister Clara Andreu y Malferit.
Conceived in rape, adopted on Juneteenth
Posted on 06/19/2026 10:59 AM (CNA Daily News)
Ryan Bomberger narrowly escaped abortion after being conceived in rape. After being adopted on Juneteenth, he speaks out against the abortion industry targeting unborn Black babies.
Pope Leo XIV: Synodality can help us avoid being another Tower of Babel
Posted on 06/19/2026 09:16 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pontiff addressed participants of the Borgo Dialogues at the Vatican on June 19.